Krabi villagers cash in on swept-in trash

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Krabi villagers cash in on swept-in trash

By The Nation

 

 

Villagers in Krabi province made the most of the plastic trash that was swept into the Ban Koh Kwang Beach by strong waves – they sold it.

 

 

Chan Sochuea, a 62-year-old villager, said on Tuesday (July 7) that the beach had been covered with plastic trash and driftwood brought in by strong waves over the past two days. “Since we know that plastic waste can be sold, we invited everyone to come collect it,” she said.

 

“Though it didn’t earn us much money, at least we cleaned up the beach.”

 

Warunee Chorpook, 29, who previously worked as a cook at a hotel, said she had come to collect the garbage because she was unemployed and also because she wanted to help clean the beach.

 

“Though it didn’t earn us much, at least we were able to ensure that the waste doesn’t get swept back into the sea again,” she said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30390957

 

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[new2here]

I give them props- they did something... while its probably not a sustainable system, the beach was cleaned in the short run, and a little income was made -- so that to me is just one small win-win... good for them!

[dongle]

I agree, a great win win for all.

I notice these sort of do good articles never draw many posts. It seems to me many people like to go on and on about the negative things of life

[KhunKenAP]

Did they pickup anything else besides what they think they could sell? If yes, great job. If no, why is this even reported?

[johng]

???? great , they didn't just burn it all ( @Yinn )

[Scott Tracy]

Good for them. Environmentally aware and financially savvy..

[sammieuk1]

Well done that lady Chan Sochuea, a 62-year-old villager for PM ????